Poison ivy might be a small plant, but it can cause big trouble—for both your yard and your skin. Its oily sap, called urushiol, is what triggers that itchy rash, and even a tiny amount can cause a ...

Gardeners love fast-growing plants that don’t need a ton of care and that will grow anywhere, no matter what the conditions. However, there’s one vigorous native plant we don’t want in our gardens: ...

Whenever dealing with these plants, especially poisonous weeds you should never touch bare-handed, make sure to wear hand protection and wash your hands afterwards: These thorn-proof gardening gloves ...

Think you might have been exposed to poison ivy? Here's how to identify it, as well as how to treat it, according to health experts.